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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · 22d

Next FREE event we'll be at! Cosplayers take over Halloween in the Park!

AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Aug 12

Roller skating event!

Hope to see you there ☺️

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jul 31

Cute new sticker artwork for our most recent event!

AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jul 26

We're one week away from our next AkaiCommunity Event! If you're near Nashville, come check it out. Cosplay encouraged but not required

AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 27

@keimaneki.bsky.social meet and greet happening now!
@himikomio.bsky.social at 3pm

AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 23

This year we reached out to these wonderful vtubers to join us for a meet and greet!
Please welcome
@juzomori.bsky.social
@keimaneki.bsky.social
@ramaea.bsky.social
&
@rubycxfe.bsky.social

You will have a chance to meet these four in our dealers room on the guest aisle!

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Sean Chiplock 🟡 🔜 BLFC (Reno, NV) & Chico Anime (NorCal) @sonicmega.bsky.social · Jun 27

I’m here and rarin’ to go! Whatever you know me best from, I’m ready to passionately gush about it with you.

Of course, we know the MAIN reason you’re here is to buy the candles and fragrances, right?

…..RIGHT???

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 27

Day 1 starts shortly!
We’re excited to see all of our guest! So will do a quick recap!
Let’s start with our wonderful Voice Actors!
@caitlinsvoice.bsky.social
@sonicmega.bsky.social
@dericksnow.bsky.social

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 23

But wait… we’re not done!

Also please welcome
@himikomio.bsky.social
@orcatsukii.bsky.social
@pegasuswitchvt.bsky.social
@seimorra.bsky.social

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 23

This year we reached out to these wonderful vtubers to join us for a meet and greet!
Please welcome
@juzomori.bsky.social
@keimaneki.bsky.social
@ramaea.bsky.social
&
@rubycxfe.bsky.social

You will have a chance to meet these four in our dealers room on the guest aisle!

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 15

Some of his recent notable roles include Revali, Teba, & The Great Deku Tree in The Legend of Zelda: BotW, Diluc in Genshin Impact, Rean Schwarzer in the Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series of games, & Subaru Natsuki in RE:Zero, with many more TBA roles moving through the pipeline.

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 15

Please welcome Sean Chiplock!

"Sean Chiplock is a professional voiceover artist who has been quickly moving his way further into the industry, voicing in projects across the board from video games, to anime, to name-brand commercials, and even products from Disney-Pixar and
Nintendo.”

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 13

*Pre-judging time slot emails are being sent out today and there are still openings available to enter the cosplay contest as of this time! So be sure to enter while you can. Spaces are filling up quick!*

Photo credits to @amandaswansonphotography

AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 13

@its_pandatime
ItsPandaTime is a cosplayer of 13 years and a self proclaimed master of winging it. They love seeing unique ways to make cosplay creations come to life. They can’t wait to see how creative everyone who steps into the judging room is.

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 13

@rivalskies
RivalSkies has been cosplaying for 15 years and judging for 4 years. Her favorite thing about cosplay contests? The camaraderie that comes from all the contestants you meet and skills you learn about! Rival cannot wait to see you in the judging room and appreciate all of your hard work!

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 13

Poison Apple Cosplay has been cosplaying for many years & has been judging on & off since 2013. When she’s not judging at Akai, you can usually find her running around as our Mascot! Our contestants have been an absolute inspiration to her. She can’t wait to see what everyone’s crafted this year!

Let's meet our fantastic cosplay contest judges!

@poisonapplecosplay
Poison Apple Cosplay has been cosplaying for way more years than she’d care to count and has been judging on and off since 2013. When she’s not judging at Akai Con, you can usually find her running around as a certain red panda girl. Our contestants have been an absolute inspiration to her and she can’t wait to see what everyone’s crafted this year!

@its_pandatime
ItsPandaTime is a cosplayer of 13 years and a self proclaimed master of winging it. They love seeing unique ways to make cosplay creations come to life. They can’t wait to see how creative everyone who steps into the judging room is.

@rivalskies
RivalSkies has been cosplaying for 15 years and judging for 4 years. Her favorite thing about cosplay contests? The camaraderie that comes from all the contestants you meet and skills you learn about! Rival cannot wait to see you in the judging room and appreciate all of your hard work!

*Pre-judging time slot emails are being sent out today and there are still openings available to enter the cosplay contest as of this time! So be sure to enter while you can. Spaces are filling up quick!*

Photo credits to @amandaswansonphotography

@its_pandatime
ItsPandaTime is a cosplayer of 13 years and a self proclaimed master of winging it. They love seeing unique ways to make cosplay creations come to life. They can’t wait to see how creative everyone who steps into the judging room is.

@rivalskies
RivalSkies has been cosplaying for 15 years and judging for 4 years. Her favorite thing about cosplay contests? The camaraderie that comes from all the contestants you meet and skills you learn about! Rival cannot wait to see you in the judging room and appreciate all of your hard work!

*Pre-judging time slot emails are being sent out today and there are still openings available to enter the cosplay contest as of this time! So be sure to enter while you can. Spaces are filling up quick!*

Photo credits to @amandaswansonphotography

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 9

Looking for a hotel?

Get your room now for AkaiCon 11th Unit before they sell out!

For more info:
akaicon.com/hotel-inform...

We have partnered with Three hotels in Lebanon, TN. All offer our Attendees a reduced room rate for the weekend.

#akaicon #lebanontn #anime #cosplay

Hotel information is now available!

Get your room now for AkaiCon 11th Unit before they sell out!

Go to the site below for booking information.
https://akaicon.com/hotel-information/

We have partnered with Three hotels in Lebanon, TN. All offer our Attendees a reduced room rate for the weekend.

The Quality Inn & Cedar Valley Inn are considered Budget-Friendly options as they are considered Motels. While the Candlewood Suites has more amenities for guests as a Hotel.

#akaicon #lebanontn #anime #cosplay

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 9

This year we will have a full arcade from Thorsen Gaming Experience.
A new & improved analog/board game area by Naga
& plenty of f2p consoles from us
GAME LIST:
DDR A3
Pump It Up NX2
Gitadora: Guitar & Drums
Taiko no Tatsujin
Sound Voltex
Jubeat
Wacca
Chunithm
Groove Coaster
Just Dance
+ more

The Akaicon game room returns better than ever!
This year we will have a full arcade with 15+ arcade machines supplied by Thorsen Gaming Experience.
A new and improved analog/board game area brought by NAGA (Nashville Area Gamer Association).
And plenty of free-play consoles set up by us!
GAME LIST:
DDR A3
Pump It Up NX2
Gitadora: Guitar & Drums
Taiko no Tatsujin
Sound Voltex
Jubeat
Wacca
Chunithm
Groove Coaster
Just Dance
+ more to be announced!

Send us a DM if you would be interested in volunteering with the game room to earn a free badge

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jun 5

Clock is ticking and we still have a lot to announce!

Hopefully we will see you & all of our Akai Family this year at the end of June!

Www.akaicon.com

Thanks to our wonderfully skilled photog team
Lead by @photojonin.bsky.social
For the photos below.

#akaicon #animecons #Tennesseecosplay

Card captor Sakura cosplayer
Main pink outfit
Red ribbons and wings

Picture of our main events room packed to the brim for our idol festival.

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FanCons.com @fancons.com · May 19

New convention added:
AkaiCon 2025
@akaicon.bsky.social
June 27-29, 2025
An anime convention in Lebanon, Tennessee, USA

AkaiCon 2025 Information | FanCons.com

AkaiCon 2025 convention at Farm Bureau Exposition Center in Lebanon, TN on June 27-29, 2025. Learn more at FanCons.com.

fancons.com

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · May 12

THE WAIT IS OVER!!!!!

Signups are LIVE for the 2025 AkaiCon Lip Sync Contest!!! Due to time constraints & growing popularity we will have a limited number of spots. This is an All Ages event & will be held on Sunday June 29th.

Sign up below :
akaicon.com/lip-sync-live/

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Feb 15

We are happy to announce our first voice actor guest for the 2025th year.
Please welcome, Caitlin Glass!
Come see Caitlin and many other special guests at AkaiCon: 11th Unit!

For Caitlin’s full bio, please go to akaicon.com

#caitlinglass #akaicon

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Jan 25

Cosplay on ice went over great!

Thanks for coming out!

Next event details out soon! @photojonin.bsky.social took amazing photos you can find here!

photos.app.goo.gl/iNzXWBMUZvf7...

#akaicon #nashville #cosplaynashville #akaiconevents

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Nov 18

It's time for our Cosplay on Ice.

Join us at Centennial Sportsplex & wear your best cosplays.

$7 to get on the ice & $3 to rent skates.

This event is held during their public skate, so get there early so you don't miss out.

Show us your cosplay too!

#cosplaynashvile #akaiconevents #akaicon

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Nov 17

Did you miss out on Karaoke last night?
Our Head Photographer Photo Jonin was there to give you a glimpse into the night!
AkaiCon would like to thank Rosies Twin Kegs & YOU for joining us!

Our next event will be in January so keep an 👁️ out.

#akaicon #cosplaynashville #akaiconevents #cosplay

man holding a microphone singing karaoke in cosplay. (series: Nana)

( my hero academia : Dabi )
Cosplayer singing karaoke and looking cool doing it.

Person with round glasses looking super comfortable in their Lucario Fleece kigurumi.

several cosplayers in a bar happily chatting amongst each other while in between songs at the karaoke event. the lighting is low and their is a blue and pink light shining over the crowd.

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AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Nov 16

This is tonight!
We’re looking forward to seeing you all there!!!
Come sing your hearts out for our chilly edition of Karaoke night!

#rosiestwinkegs #cosplay #cosplaynashville #nashville #akaicon

AkaiCon @akaicon.bsky.social · Nov 4

Our next event! Karaoke @ Rosie's Twin Kegs 🎤

FB event link below:

www.facebook.com/share/bLELux...

A micro phone with a bokeh effect on the background lights making it look like you’re up on the mic for karaoke

This will take place at Rosie’s international famous twin kegs at 413 west Thompson lane, Nashville, tn 37221.

With akaicon heading the event.

This event is 21+

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